RGP Demands Public Apology from Ajay Kholkar Over Alleged Derogatory Remarks Against Party President
The Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP), led by State President Shavina Naik Shirodkar, has strongly condemned alleged derogatory remarks made by former party treasurer and expelled member Ajay Kholkar against its ...president. In a press release, RGP ZP member Trupti Bakal, along with women members and the entire party, termed the alleged remarks unacceptable and said personal attacks against women have no place in democratic politics. The party has demanded a public and unconditional apology from Kholkar within 12 hours, while clarifying that he is no longer authorised to represent or speak on behalf of RGP in any capacity.Show More
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RGP Demands Public Apology from Ajay Kholkar Over Alleged Derogatory Remarks Against Party President
The Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP), led by State President Shavina ...
The Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP), led by State President Shavina Naik Shirodkar, has strongly condemned alleged derogatory remarks made by former party treasurer and expelled member Ajay Kholkar against its ...president. In a press release, RGP ZP member Trupti Bakal, along with women members and the entire party, termed the alleged remarks unacceptable and said personal attacks against women have no place in democratic politics. The party has demanded a public and unconditional apology from Kholkar within 12 hours, while clarifying that he is no longer authorised to represent or speak on behalf of RGP in any capacity.Show More
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Babu Kavlekar Sets November 26 Deadline for ST Status, Warns Government Against Further Delay
Former MLA Babu Kavlekar has urged the government to resolve the ...
Former MLA Babu Kavlekar has urged the government to resolve the long-pending demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for Goa’s Gouly-Dhangar community, cautioning that continued inaction could push the community ...towards stronger measures. He said the community has been pursuing the demand for 23 years and has completed all necessary scrutiny procedures, but is yet to receive a response from the Union Home Ministry, despite over 50 days having passed since its meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Setting November 26 as the deadline for a decision, community leaders appealed to the Centre to fulfil its commitment, warning that further delay could turn the community against the BJP government.Show More
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Ajay Kholkar Signals Possibility of Manoj Parab’s Return to Politics Ahead of 2027 Goa Polls
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Ajay Kholkar Accuses BJP Government of Delaying ST Political Reservation
RGP leader Ajay Kholkar has blamed the BJP government for the delay in ...
RGP leader Ajay Kholkar has blamed the BJP government for the delay in securing political reservation for Goa’s Scheduled Tribe (ST) community, alleging that delays in appointing the Census Commissioner ...and issuing the Census notification have contributed to the Bombay High Court staying the notification process under Section 3 of the ST Reservation Act. Describing the government as anti-tribal, Kholkar called upon members of the tribal community to rise above political affiliations and unite to launch a strong democratic movement demanding accountability and their rightful representation ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.Show More
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Tribal Leaders Criticise Delay in ST Political Reservation, Warn of Political Response Ahead
With the 2027 Assembly elections approaching, tribal leaders in Goa ...
With the 2027 Assembly elections approaching, tribal leaders in Goa have intensified their demand for political reservation, accusing authorities of failing to take the process forward. At a press conference, ...community representatives expressed concern over the Bombay High Court's stay on the notification related to estimated ST population figures, alleging that legal hurdles and administrative inaction were prolonging the issue. They said repeated assurances had not translated into action and warned that the tribal community would come together politically across platforms to press for its constitutional rights if the matter continued to remain unresolved.Show More
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GFA Seeks Access to Locked Government Grounds for Football Practice
Goa Football Association (GFA) President Valanka Alemao said the ...
Goa Football Association (GFA) President Valanka Alemao said the association will write to the government seeking access to locked sports grounds managed by the Sports Authority of Goa (SAG) and ...other departments. She proposed allowing football clubs to maintain these grounds and use them for practice, stressing that improved access to playing facilities and government support are essential to revive Goa’s footballing glory and promote the sport across the state.Show More
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Amit Patkar launches ‘Super Me – Yes to Life, Yes to Help’ drug awareness campaign
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Shubham Komarpant Alleges Irregularities in Balram Education Society’s School Operations in Canacona
Shubham Komarpant, under the banner of Justice for Canacona, has ...
Shubham Komarpant, under the banner of Justice for Canacona, has alleged several irregularities in the functioning of Balram Education Society, raising questions over school permissions, teacher appointments, government grants and ...the use of public premises. Citing RTI documents, he claimed that a school at Fulamol, Gaondongrim, had received official permissions despite allegedly having no school building or students on the ground, and questioned the allocation of four teachers and payment of their salaries for four years. He also alleged that the society operated schools at other locations without the required permissions, misused government facilities, and owed over ₹38 lakh to the Public Works Department for the use of residential quarters. Komarpant further questioned the transfer of school premises, the utilisation of government funds and the conduct of non-educational activities on premises reportedly owned by the Tribal Welfare Department, demanding accountability over the alleged violations.Show More
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Roshan Redkar Seeks Account of ₹500 Crore Govt Funds at Calangute Sarkar Tumchya Dari
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Kadamba Transport to Scrap 150 Buses in 2027; CM Announces Higher Bus Pass Subsidies
Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited (KTCL) celebrated its 46th ...
Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited (KTCL) celebrated its 46th Foundation Day on Vijayadashami in the presence of Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, Chairman Ulhas Tuenkar and Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho. The ...event honoured the dedication of employees, felicitated meritorious children and recognised the contribution of women staff. Tuenkar said around 150 buses would be scrapped in 2027 under the 15-year vehicle policy and that KTCL had sought additional buses from the Chief Minister. Godinho stressed that public service must take priority over profits, calling for fleet expansion, digital ticketing and improved connectivity while urging employees to maintain punctuality and avoid strikes. Sawant announced that subsidies on Kadamba bus passes would increase from November 1, with 20% subsidy on monthly passes and 30% on annual passes. He also highlighted plans for digital ticketing, advance bookings, GPS tracking and more air-conditioned and electric buses, while appealing to private operators to join the ‘Mhaji Bus’ scheme, which offers ₹20,000 per month to improve passenger services.Show More
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Roshan Redkar Announces Plan to Contest from Calangute
Former Arpora-Nagoa sarpanch Roshan Redkar, who was arrested in ...
Former Arpora-Nagoa sarpanch Roshan Redkar, who was arrested in connection with the Birch fire incident, has declared his intention to enter the electoral fray from Calangute in the upcoming Goa ...Assembly elections. Addressing a press conference attended by hundreds of supporters, Redkar said he was preparing to contest as an independent candidate but would take on sitting MLA Michael Lobo if the Congress nominates him. Redkar, who was previously a close supporter of Lobo, has now indicated his readiness to challenge the incumbent in the constituency.Show More
